VERONICA TAYLOR: (As Ash Ketchum) Oh, it's so cute ... You know, within the first episode, you know, Pikachu gets hurt, and it was a very emotional first episode as, like, an 8 year old to ...

Ana Diaz (she/her) is a culture writer at Polygon, covering internet culture, fandom, and video games. Her work has previously appeared at NPR, Wired, and The Verge. It’s a bittersweet ...

The Pokemon anime followed the adventures of Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, and their friends for decades, and innumerable battles were fought in that time by our determined protagonist. Not every battle ...

After 25 years, perpetual 10-year-old Ash Ketchum has finally become the world's greatest Pokémon trainer. Ash's big moment took place in the latest episode of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys ...

Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. The day has finally come: famed pokémon trainer Ash Ketchum is the very best. The moment, 25 seasons in the making, happened earlier ...

Ash Ketchum is as much a vital part of the Pokémon franchise as his beloved electric sidekick. He and Pikachu joined forces in 1997 and instantly became one of the most recognisable tag teams not ...